university Experts

Gretchen Helmke

The Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.

Margaret Rubega, Ph.D.

Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary BehaviorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Rubega is an expert in the functional ecology of feeding in birds and the anatomy, and biomechanics, performance of wild birds.

Dara Parker

Vice-President, Grants & Community InitiativesVancouver Foundation

A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.

Sam Henderson, M.F.A.

Associate Professor of FDM and Theatre ArtsBaylor University

Professional actor, screenwriter and professor

Mira Ghaly, DMD

Department Chair & Associate ProfessorAugusta University

April Luehmann

Associate Professor of Teaching & CurriculumUniversity of Rochester

Luehmann is an education expert in the Warner School of Education

Kassra Oskooii

Associate Professor, American Politics, Political Psychology and Race and Ethnic Politics; Director of InternshipsUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Oskooii's research expertise include political psychology, public opinion, voting rights and redistricting.

Amanda J. Crawford

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.

Steven Biegalski

Professor, Program Chair, Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Steven Biegalski is an expert on nuclear analytical methods, research isotope production, and nuclear forensics.

Samantha Veeder

Associate Vice Provost of Enrollment; Director of Financial AidUniversity of Rochester

An expert on financial aid policies, FAFSA, and regulations.